Online vs. In-Person Music Lessons: Which Is Better?

Online music lessons went from unusual to normal in just a few years. Both formats work, but they are not the same. Here is how to choose.

In-person lessons: best for

• Young beginners (under about 7). The teacher can fix hand position and posture right away.
• Drums. Playing on a real kit in the studio is hard to replace.
• The first few lessons for any student, so the teacher can check your instrument and setup.

Online lessons: best for

• Busy families who would rather not drive on school nights.
• Students who live farther away or travel often.
• Older kids, teens, and adults who can follow instructions on a screen.
• Bad-weather days when you would otherwise cancel.

You can mix both

Many students do best with a mix: in-person lessons for the start and every few weeks, and online lessons the rest of the time. At Stars Music School you can do either with the same teacher and the same plan.

How to set up for an online lesson

1. A stable connection. Sit close to the router if you can.
2. A laptop or tablet on a stand, not a phone in your hand.
3. Good light in front of you, not behind you.
4. Your instrument tuned before the lesson starts.
5. Headphones if the room is noisy, though most of the time the speakers are fine.

If you are near Inwood, see the areas we serve for drive times, or read about our lessons.